Government shied away from taking difficult decisions - FGOPPOSITION REACTION: FINE GAEL last night said the Government had shied away from taking any of the difficult decisions needed…Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
Renewable energy sources to account for 40% of output by 2020SUSTAINABLE AGENDA: THE 2020 target for renewable energy has been increased to 40 per cent as part of the new strategy by Government…Fri Dec 19 2008 - 00:00
FG calls on Ahern to allow Nigerian mother to stayFINE GAEL yesterday called on Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern to exercise discretionary powers to allow a Nigerian mother to…Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
Director of racism body criticises its closure at time of increased hostilityTHE GOVERNMENT advisory body on racism is being disbanded at the time when racist incidents are on the increase and attitudes…Thu Dec 18 2008 - 00:00
Complaints of pro-Lisbon media biasTHE BROADCASTING Complaints Commission (BCC) has said that 21 of the 22 complaints it received about broadcasters during the …Wed Dec 17 2008 - 00:00
Failure of €37m e-government Reach project criticised by LabourLABOUR YESTERDAY said the Government decision to scrap the Reach e-government project was one of a “litany of failures” in high…Tue Dec 16 2008 - 00:00
Labour disappointed over 'vague assurances' on LisbonThe Labour Party was deeply disappointed that the Government received only "vague assurances" rather than legally-binding guarantees…Mon Dec 15 2008 - 00:00
Plan to revitalise economy will be unveiled next yearA MAJOR Government plan to stabilise the economy against further deterioration and "unprecedented economic difficulties" will…Sat Dec 13 2008 - 00:00
Call for new Hunt Museum inquiryAN INTERNATIONAL Jewish human rights organisation has called for a new investigation into whether parts of the Hunt Museum collection…Fri Dec 12 2008 - 00:00
Meters unproven, says ESBTHE ESB yesterday said that it did not know if the Government's €1 billion "smart metering" proposals would lead to that level…Thu Dec 11 2008 - 00:00
Different approach to meats questionedOPPOSITION REACTION: THE DECISION not to recall beef from cattle affected by dioxin contamination has been welcomed by Opposition…Wed Dec 10 2008 - 00:00
Cowen says 'immediate and clear action' was takenPOLITICAL FALLOUT: URGENT AND decisive action was needed when the presence of dioxins in Irish pork was confirmed, Taoiseach…Mon Dec 08 2008 - 00:00
Lisbon talks will go to the wire, says MartinNEGOTIATIONS TO find a solution to the impasse over the Lisbon Treaty will "go to the wire" at this week's meeting of EU leaders…Mon Dec 08 2008 - 00:00
Pork could be back on sale in days, says CowenTaoiseach Brian Cowen has said that it became immediately apparent to him yesterday that urgent and decisive action was needed…Sun Dec 07 2008 - 00:00
Attitudes key to action on climateTHE "FINAL frontier" in the battle to tackle climate change will be confronting the prevailing culture and attitudes in society…Sat Dec 06 2008 - 00:00
Abbott declared overall business winner of first green awardsHEALTHCARE FIRM Abbott Ireland is the overall business winner of the State's first green awards.Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
Embarrassing defeat for Government in Seanad voteALL PAIRING arrangements for Senators from the Coalition parties have been cancelled following a rare and embarrassing defeat…Fri Dec 05 2008 - 00:00
Gormley says he could not intervene in PoolbegMINISTER FOR the Environment John Gormley has accepted that he was not in a position to intervene directly in the process surrounding…Wed Dec 03 2008 - 00:00
Film-makers taking on our 'global warming hysteria'A new Irish film claims that climate change guru Al Gore is an alarmist and that those who think they are saving the planet are…Sat Nov 15 2008 - 00:00
Czech president backs Libertas line at meeting with GanleyTHE PRESIDENT of the Czech Republic, Vaclav Klaus, has warned of a shift towards "supranationalism" in Europe which he says is…Wed Nov 12 2008 - 00:00
Klaus criticises attempts to 'change' Lisbon resultThe president of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus has said he is "not happy" with what he said were attempts by the EU "forget…Tue Nov 11 2008 - 00:00
Czech president says Cowen in no hurry to solve Lisbon issueTHE PRESIDENT of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus said yesterday he got a strong impression from Taoiseach Brian Cowen that Ireland…Tue Nov 11 2008 - 00:00
Czech president discusses EU role with CowenCzech Republic president Václav Klaus today signalled his view that his country's upcoming presidency of the European Union should…Mon Nov 10 2008 - 00:00
Harney to remain in Cabinet as PDs decide to disbandMINISTER FOR Health Mary Harney will remain in the post after the Progressive Democrats disband as a political party, the three…Mon Nov 10 2008 - 00:00
PDs vote to disband party after 23 yearsTHE DECISION taken by the Progressive Democrats at the weekend to disband after 23 years in existence was described by its former…Mon Nov 10 2008 - 00:00
No question of another budget, says LenihanMINISTER FOR Finance Brian Lenihan has categorically ruled out a supplementary budget or any additional increases in taxes during…Fri Nov 07 2008 - 00:00
Former FF minister says RTÉ left-wingA FORMER Fianna Fáil minister has made an outspoken attack on RTÉ, describing it as left-wing and accusing it of anti-Government…Fri Nov 07 2008 - 00:00
Gormley critical of Smith's speech on cattle and climateMINISTER FOR Agriculture Brendan Smith was yesterday taken to task by his Cabinet colleague John Gormley over comments that climate…Fri Nov 07 2008 - 00:00
Some EU parliaments saw Ireland's rejection of Lisbon as 'disappointing'A DETAILED survey of all 27 parliaments in the European Union shows that some regard Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty…Thu Nov 06 2008 - 00:00
Harney's Cabinet role could be at issue if PDs wind upA DECISION to begin winding up the Progressive Democrats at next Saturday's special meeting of the party could become an issue…Wed Nov 05 2008 - 00:00
Libertas seeks candidates for pan-European partyLIBERTAS WILL need to run a significant number of candidates in next year's European Parliament elections if it is to be an effective…Tue Nov 04 2008 - 00:00
Kenny says he expects to be taoiseachFINE GAEL leader Enda Kenny has said he expects to be taoiseach and that there is a strong probability it may happen within the…Mon Nov 03 2008 - 00:00
PDs to consider if party has a futureTHE MEMBERSHIP of the Progressive Democrats will be asked at a special conference in Mullingar next Saturday to approve a change…Mon Nov 03 2008 - 00:00
Ahern says he would relish challenge of fiscal crisisFORMER TAOISEACH Bertie Ahern has said he would "relish" leading the country as it faces into grave economic uncertainty.Sat Nov 01 2008 - 00:00
Renovation work on Seanad chamber postponed until 2010PLANS TO have Seanad Éireann vacate its chamber in Leinster House for necessary remedial work have been put back until 2010 at…Fri Oct 31 2008 - 00:00
Lenihan retracts 'fascist' remarkMINISTER OF State for Integration Conor Lenihan has retracted his use of the word “fascist” in the Dáil when he heckled Fine …Fri Oct 31 2008 - 00:00
Book marks 50 years of Georgian SocietyA NEW BOOK to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Irish Georgian Society gives an "insightful account of this special period…Thu Oct 30 2008 - 00:00
Dissent tarnishes Greens' united frontTHE MEETING involving 28 Green Party TDs, Senators and councillors in a Dublin city centre hotel was a "routine" event and could…Wed Oct 29 2008 - 00:00
Dáil debate descends into controversyThe Dáil debate on education cuts erupted into controversy last night after Fine Gael claimed that junior minister Conor Lenihan…Wed Oct 29 2008 - 00:00
Government reveals €290 GP fee for medical cardsThe Government has announced a new flat fee of €290 for GPs for medical cards held by people aged 70 and over.Wed Oct 29 2008 - 00:00
Green Party to support education cut-backsThe Green Party has confirmed that it will support cut-backs in education announced as part of the Budget when the Dáil votes…Tue Oct 28 2008 - 00:00
Other measures come under renewed Opposition scrutinyA NUMBER OF other budgetary measures have come in for renewed scrutiny and criticism following the Government's major concessions…Fri Oct 24 2008 - 01:00
Healy-Rae support now in doubt over cuts in educationINDEPENDENT TD Jackie Healy-Rae has raised new doubts over his support for the Government in next week’s Dáil vote on cutbacks…Fri Oct 24 2008 - 01:00
Lowry welcomes shift, yet to decide on voteINDEPENDENTS: THE INDEPENDENT TD for Tipperary North Michael Lowry has said that he will seek further clarification today on…Wed Oct 22 2008 - 01:00
Lowry votes with Government after assurances givenThe Independent TD Michael Lowry voted with the Government tonight after the Dáil divided on the Fine Gael motion on the over…Wed Oct 22 2008 - 01:00
Drama on the cards in Cowen climbdownThe only commodity that has not diminished in value for Brian Cowen's Government is drama.Tue Oct 21 2008 - 01:00
McGrath breaks off deal with Fianna FáilIndependent TD Finian McGrath last night withdrew his support from the Government as a result of the proposal to remove automatic…Tue Oct 21 2008 - 01:00
Pensioners and low-paid may escape income levyPOSSIBLE CONCESSIONS: THE UNIVERSAL 1 per cent income levy imposed as part of the Budget may be modified to exclude pensioners…Tue Oct 21 2008 - 01:00
Cowen buys time with FF rebels in medical card crisisTAOISEACH BRIAN Cowen's appeal for "time and space" to find a solution to the medical card controversy has helped to quell a …Mon Oct 20 2008 - 01:00
McGrath withdraws his support from GovernmentDublin North Central Independent TD Finian McGrath has announced his intention to withdraw his support from the Government over…Mon Oct 20 2008 - 01:00
